Contract

The Contract is a list of the core values for Students, Staff, Parents/Carers and Governors. The Contract can be found on the website, in the student planners and forms an important part of the whole school agreement signed by every student and parent.

As a student I pledge to.....

Have the highest possible expectations for what can I achieve at The Priory and beyond

Behave well in class, in school, to and from school and whilst on school activities

Wear my uniform smartly and in accordance with the Academy's expectations

Come to school everyday

Focus on learning - make every lesson count

Complete my homework thoroughly and on time - work independently

Set myself challenging targets and devise appropriate plans to achieve them

Commit to extra-curricular activities

Participate positively in academy activities

Take responsibility for the environment and the wider community

Inform a member of staff if I am concerned about anything or anyone

As a teacher I pledge to.....

Ensure that students achieve their full potential

Be proactive in ensuring excellent student behaviour

Ensure that students wear their uniform appropriately at all times

Encourage the highest levels of attendance

Ensure that lessons are highly effective and result in learning - make every lesson count

Set and mark homework in accordance with Academy policy

Assess progress, and ensure that students are both aware of and achieving their targets

Support and contribute to the school’s extra-curricular and residential programme

Support and run events in the academy

Develop community links for the promotion of positive educational activities

Be aware of student concerns and communicate them effectively and appropriately

As a parent/carer I pledge to.....

Encourage my child to make the best possible use of opportunities provided

Support the school in ensuring that my child appreciates the Academy’s views on the importance of good behaviour

Support the Academy in enforcing the uniform expectations

Encourage my child to achieve the highest levels of attendance and to communicate with the Academy on attendance issues

Support and help foster a positive attitude to learning

Encourage the completion of homework

Work with my child to set targets for progress

Encourage my child to take part in at least one extra-curricular activity

Encourage my child to take part in academy activities

Encourage my child to contribute to the community through voluntary or charity work